Human Resources Analyst/Senior Human Resources Analyst

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The City of Placentia is seeking a versatile and dedicated professional to join our Human Resources Team. If you are passionate about Human Resources and eager to make a meaningful impact on a growing workforce poised for continued innovation and collaboration, we invite you to bring your talents to our Team!
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HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST

$80,071.59 - $97,327.51 Annually

$93,349.03 - $113,466.32 Annually

+ Education Incentive of up to 6% - Dependent Upon Qualifications - Plus EXCELLENT Benefits

4/10 Work Schedule Monday - Thursday, 7:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.

**This recruitment will be open on a CONTINUOUS basis and could close at any time. Interested candidates should submit their application materials as soon as possible**

Appointment will be made at the Human Resources Analyst or Senior Human Resources Analyst level depending on experience and qualifications at the City's discretion.
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THE ORGANIZATION At the City of Placentia, we strive to make a difference by continually developing our progressive and innovative workforce. Our team works together to foster an environment that promotes diversity, creativity, and respect for everyone’s opinions to ensure a better result for the community we serve. The City believes in a philosophy of continuous improvement and seeks to provide employees with a number of professional development opportunities, including citywide leadership academies, Departmental Retreats, professional coaching, and more. If you are interested in a public sector career with an established agency dedicated to improving the way its employees work, develop, and thrive, this position would be an excellent opportunity for you. Don’t wait; APPLY TODAY!

THE POSITION Under general supervision, the HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST performs professional analyses, surveys, and studies involving the Human Resources Department, administrative, financial, and statistical data, and departmental practices; acts as departmental liaison and coordinates programs and services; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST performs a variety of professional, technical, and administrative duties in support of the City’s Human Resources programs, including recruitment and selection, testing, classification, compensation and benefits, training and safety, and employee relations research; leads and directs Human Resources staff; and performs other related duties as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS The Senior Human Resources Analyst is distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst classification by its greater scope and complexity of human resources responsibilities, specialized knowledge of human resources laws and regulations, and supervision of staff. The Senior Human Resources Analyst independently manages and performs a range of professional and managerial functions related to human resources administration, employment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, labor relations, and other human resources specialty areas.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position is the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST Conduct research and analyze human resources policies, practices, and programs; plan, organize, and participate in market surveys involving employment, classification, compensation, benefits, and general personnel practices; draft and present study background, methodology and recommendations as part of written and oral recommendations; create and evaluate spreadsheet data; present findings, trends, and conclusions as part of clear, concise, and accurate reports and correspondence, and other written materials; establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, staff, management, vendors, consultants, brokers, the general public, and others encountered in the course of the work; organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines; exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential personnel issues and employee situations; organize and maintain specialized files; operate computer hardware and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other applications software; operate other standard office equipment.

For a full description of the HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST classification specification please click HERE .

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST Lead, assign, and coordinate work of staff; conduct research and analyze human resources policies, practices, and programs; plan, organize, and participate in market surveys involving employment, classification, compensation, benefits, and general personnel practices; draft and present study background, methodology and recommendations as part of written and oral recommendations; create and evaluate spreadsheet data; present findings, trends, and conclusions as part of clear, concise, and accurate reports and correspondence, and other written materials; establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, staff, management, vendors, consultants, brokers, the general public, and others encountered in the course of the work; organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines; exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential personnel issues and employee situations; organize and maintain specialized files; operate computer hardware and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other applications software; operate other standard office equipment.

For a full description of the SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION, please click HERE .

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, or a related field is highly desirable

EXPERIENCE

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST: Two (2) years of professional and analytical experience involving recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, personnel administration, and employee relations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible human resources generalist professional and technical human resources experience, involving recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, personnel administration, and employee relations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. Experience supervising, leading, or coordinating the work of others is highly desirable.

LICENSES; CERIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Professional certification in Human Resources such as IPMA-HR, PHR, or related Human Resources Management certification is highly desirable .

A valid Class C California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy is required.

In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Placentia employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

APPLICANT INFORMATION/EXAM WEIGHT:

INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24, 2025

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Division webpage at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Placentia as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.

All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of education, training, and experience, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to oral interviews and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment-eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year, or until an insufficient number of candidates remain unless exhausted sooner.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Placentia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 993-8141 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

The City of Placentia's Drug-Free Workplace Policy requires that all applicants undergo substance abuse testing prior to employment.

The City of Placentia will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City is concerned regarding a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/ .

MID-MANAGEMENT (Unrepresented) BENEFITS

Schedule - The City operates on a "4/10" work schedule.

Retirement - The City of Placentia participates in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and does not participate in Social Security.

• 2% @ 60 defined retirement plan (Classic Members) - Applies to employees who, prior to January 1, 2013, were active members of CalPERS or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. Employee membership contribution is 7%.
• 2% @ 62 defined retirement plan (New Members/PEPRA) - Applies to new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, who are not members of CalPERS or are not members of another public employee retirement system with which reciprocity may be established. Employee membership contribution is 6.75%.

Health Insurance - The City provides up to $1,877 per month to purchase health insurance for employees and dependents through the CalPERS Health Benefits program. Alternatively, there is a $400 medical opt out payment for employees who are insured outside the City’s insurance coverage.

Telecommunications Allowance - City pays $75/per month.

Dental & Vision Insurance - Fully paid plan for dental and vision insurance.

Life Insurance - Fully paid life insurance policy equal to annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased with the employee paying for the premium.

Disability Insurance - Fully paid short-term and long-term disability insurance policies.

Bilingual Pay - An additional pay of $175 per month.

Flexible Spending Account - Employees may contribute to a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account on a voluntary basis.

Educational Incentive Pay - 2% for Associates, 4% for Bachelors, and 6% for Masters Degree.

Deferred Compensation 457 (b) Plan - Employees may contribute to a deferred compensation plan on a voluntary basis.

Holidays - 13 paid holidays per year.

Paid Time Off (Vacation) - 80 hours per year; increases to 120 hours after 3 years of service.

Alternative Health & Wellness (Sick Leave) - 96 hours per year; this program includes an incentive of up to $1,250 per fiscal year.

Management Leave - Up to 80 hours per calendar year, dependent upon assignment and director discretion. Allotment prorated for new employees.

Holiday Closure - City Hall and most City Services observe a Holiday Closure annually for two weeks at the end of December/beginning of January, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day; City will provide additional holiday hours during this closure period (paid time off varies per year, assignment, and Bargaining Unit).

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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